Book description
New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice * "A haunting book of rare courage." --Clarissa Ward, CNN chief international correspondent and author of On All Fronts A fearless, cutting portrait of Russia and an essential cri de coeur for journalism in opposition to the global authoritarian turn To be a journalist is to tell the truth. I Love Russia is Elena Kostyuchenko's unrelenting attempt to document her country as experienced by those whom it systematically and brutally erases: village girls recruited into sex work, queer people in the outer provinces, patients and doctors at a Ukrainian maternity ward, and reporters like herself. Here is Russia as it is, not as we imagine it. The result is a singular portrait of a nation, and of a young woman who refuses to be silenced. In March 2022, as a correspondent for Russia's last free press, Novaya Gazeta, Kostyuchenko crossed the border into Ukraine to cover the war. It was her mission to ensure that Russians witnessed the horrors Putin was committing in their name. She filed her pieces knowing that should she return home, she would likely be prosecutedand sentenced to up to fifteen years in prison. Yet, driven by the conviction that the greatest formof love and patriotism is criticism, she continues to write. I Love Russia stitches together reportage from the past fifteen years with personal essays, assembling a kaleidoscopic narrative that Kostyuchenko understands may be the last work from her homeland that she'll publish for a long time--perhaps ever. It exposes the inner workings of an entire nation as it descends into fascism and, inevitably, war. She writes because the threat of Putin's Russia extends beyond herself, beyond Crimea, and beyond Ukraine. We fail to understand it at our own peril.
Mule Skinner
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Kickstart
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Sโmore Vixen
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Silver Agent
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Tea Kettle
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a feature I can't live without. With this app, I'm rediscovering the joy of reading in the most convenient way.
Mr. Thanksgiving
ListenBook's dedication to delivering a high-quality playback experience sets it apart from other apps. Listening stats feature keeps me on track with my audiobook goals. Love it!
Sepukku
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HolyCombo
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Biscuit Meg
The ListenBook app is a fantastic companion for my long walks, helping me learn and explore at the same time. An audiobook lover's dream come true! This app's seamless functionality and diverse format support make it my go-to choice for immersive storytelling. ๐๐ง
Jelly Camber
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Marshmallow
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Cosmic Presence
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Digital Moonshine
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New Cycle
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature elevates my listening experience, allowing me to focus on the content. Looping playback of a single track helps me master difficult concepts. So helpful! Bookmarks are a lifesaver for audiobook lovers. They help me keep track of important moments.
Alley Fiend
Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and visually appealing. The audio quality is superb. ListenBook enhances my audiobook experience. ListenBookโs playback speed control is very useful. I can listen at my own pace. ListenBook is hands down the best audiobook player Iโve ever used. The interface is clean, intuitive, and packed with features like customizable playback speed and sleep timers. It supports all formats, which is a huge plus for me. Highly recommend!
Swedish Twizz
I can't believe how much I've 'read' since I started using this app. This app is a gift for book lovers who struggle to find reading time. Fairly enjoyable, but forgettable. I didnโt have any major complaints, but I also donโt see myself revisiting this one. It was a decent way to spend a few hours, though.
Saturnalia
Thanks to ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks without the need for constant synchronization. With ListenBook, I can explore new genres, learn new topics, and enjoy classic literature with ease. ๐ Rekindling my literary flame โ this app has brought back the joy of reading in a whole new format. ๐๐ Looping playback and shuffle features keep my audiobook sessions engaging and fresh. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a creative way to share the love of literature.
Tough Nut
I'm addicted to the personalized recommendations โ it's like the app knows me! โฐ Maximizing my time with efficient features โ this app's functionality lets me dive into stories even in the busiest moments. ๐โณ
WanderWord
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Moonflower
Unwinding with a good audiobook has become my favorite self-care ritual. Efficiency and ease combined โ this app is a must-have for book lovers. Effortlessly enjoying audiobook journeys โ this app's ease of use is a delight. Finally, an app that supports all audiobook formats! Flawless playback. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience